Zibac Eye Drop

Uses of Zibac Eye Drop

• Bacterial eye infections

Side Effects of Zibac:

• Blurred vision
• Eye itching

How to Use Zibac:

• Zibac is for external use only.
• Administer it as per your doctor's instructions.
• Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it.
• Gently squeeze the dropper to instill the medicine into the lower eyelid.
• Wipe off any excess liquid.

How Zibac Works:

• Zibac functions as an antibiotic by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins that bacteria require for their vital functions. This action inhibits bacterial growth and prevents the infection from spreading.

What to Do If You Forget to Take Zibac:

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible.
• However, if it's close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.
• Do not double the dose.

Indications of Zibac Eye Drop

Zibac Eye Drop is used to treat infections in the lower and upper respiratory tracts, including bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, otitis media, as well as skin and soft tissue infections. It is also effective for non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis in individuals with sexually transmitted infections.

Pharmacology

• Azithromycin is stable in acidic conditions and can be taken orally without needing protection from stomach acid.
• It is easily absorbed, with the greatest absorption occurring on an empty stomach.
• Azithromycin gets actively transported to the site of infection due to its high concentration in phagocytes.
• It has a prolonged half-life due to massive absorption and subsequent drug release from tissues.
• Bile excretion is the main route of elimination.
• Azithromycin does not interact with Warfarin, Theophylline, Carbamazepine, Methylprednisolone, or Cimetidine.

Contraindications

• Avoid Zibac if you are hypersensitive to it or any other macrolide antibiotics.
• Do not use Zibac in combination with ergot derivatives.
• Patients with hepatic disorders should refrain from using Zibac Eye Drop.

Side Effects:

Zibac Eye Drop is generally well-tolerated, with few adverse effects. Reversible side effects may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort (pain/cramps), flatulence, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and skin rashes.

Pregnancy & Lactation:

• Azithromycin falls into pregnancy category B, as animal reproductive studies show no harm to the fetus.
• There are insufficient well-controlled trials in pregnant women; thus, Azithromycin should be used during pregnancy only if no other options are available.
• Azithromycin is not known to be secreted in breast milk; however, caution should be exercised when administering it to nursing women.

Precautions & Warnings:

• Keep an eye out for signs of superinfection with non-susceptible organisms, including fungi.
• No dose adjustment is necessary for patients with renal impairment.

Storage Conditions:

• Store in a dry place, protected from light and heat.
• Keep out of reach of children.